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CONNECTING THE COMMUNITY AND LOCAL BUSINESSBarns Green • Billingshurst • Five Oaks • Ifold • Kirdford • Loxwood • Plaistow • Slinfold • Wisborough Green
Deep-hearted pure, with scented dew still wet –One perfect rose.Full poem (by Dorothy Parker), page 10
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ContentsEditorial and advertising enquiries:07762 767084, [email protected]
Cover photo: ‘A Rose for LuAnn’ by RandyRobertson.If you have a suitable photo for the cover of Village Tweet please email it to us
Welcome to the February edition ofVillage Tweet. We have lots ofinteresting articles to help take
away those winter blues, for which I thankour growing number of contributors.
Sadly absent this month are articles onlocal history; West Sussex is rich in historyso I am particularly keen to receive contributions on this subject.
Of course, all community magazinesrely on advertising and I am grateful toour advertisers whose increasing supportmake Village Tweet possible, many ofwhom have contacted me to say how effective Village Tweet is proving in helping promote their businesses. If youcall one of our advertisers, be sure to tellthem you saw their ad in Village Tweet!
With spring around the corner (thoughit doesn’t feel like it as I write this – a verywet and murky day!) thoughts turn to gardening and all those little jobs on thehouse that have been put off over the winter. If you have a garden, DIY, hardware or similar business give VillageTweet a call! Grahame
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Leisure & LivingGolf Trolley Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
CommunityBillingshurst Forum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Billingshurst Dramatic Society . . . . . . . . . . . .19Community Minibus, Billingshurst . . . . . . . . . .23
Last But Not LeastVllage Tweet Pick-up Locations . . . . . . . . . . .21Twitter and Tweeting explained . . . . . . . . . . . 28Advert Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29What’s On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
FeaturesMen – This Affects You! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Health Walks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Dating Games/Valentine’s Day . . . . . . . . . . . .10Garden View – Greenhouses . . . . . . . . . . . . .16The Adventures of Lily the Lamb . . . . . . . . . .18
COPY DATE FOR MARCH ISSUE:7th FEBRUARY Games and quizzes
Crossword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Word Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-14Kids Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20Spot the Difference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25-26
Health & BeautyLana Ayling, Make-up Artist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Nikki Durant Hypnotherapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Rosemary Conley Diet & Fitness Class . . . . . . 5KG Haircare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Food & DrinkRecipe: Stir-fried pork with peppers . . . . . . . . .5The Selsey Arms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Burdfields Country Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Clayfield Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9DK Vintners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Little Cakery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Pets, Animals & FarmingJane’s Farming Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22Catherine’s Pet Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22John Nash’s Farming Column . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Homes & GardensCousins Conservatories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Miss Mop House Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Fergus Elder Garden Services . . . . . . . . . . . .17BGC Treecare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Village Nurseries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Batchelor & Bacon, Kitchens, Bathrooms . . . .19Pest B Off Pest Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Bathstore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26Time for You House Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . .29Churchill Conservatories
Professional Services & BusinessesWakoos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Bookkeeping & Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Stephen Pearson, Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Gozone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Across the Globe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15A272 Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Care Comfort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Hydropower UK Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
MotoringKevin Griffin Cars . . . . . . . . Outside Back CoverMini Mission Driving Tuition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Ivans Private Hire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Mac’s Private Hire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22KB Private Hire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24Billingshurst Driver Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
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HealthEditorial and advertising enquiries:07762 767084, [email protected]
Too many men are dyingprematurely with just 66%reaching the age of 75.
They are more likely thanwomen to die from heartdisease, cancer and suicide, tobe overweight, to smoke and todrink alcohol excessively, butless likely to use health serviceseffectively or to take part in self-help programmes.
One of the biggest boostswould be to have someone toconfide in about physical andemotional problems. However,men tend not to talk about suchissues the way women do, norreadily take advice. ManchesterRoyal Infirmary discovered malepatients that had suffered a heartattack were less likely to sufferfurther attacks if they had thesupport of friends, a partner orrelatives.
Nowadays men are under even more pressurefrom financial and work stresses. It is so temptingto eat and drink more alcohol to temporarily easethis stress. Whilst chatting with mates in the pubcan be helpful, staying below 3 or 4 units a day isimportant. Death rates in men aged 45 to 54years from liver cirrhosis has risen fourfold in thelast 30 years.
Overweight men are more at risk from seriousdiseases than women because they store fat aroundtheir middle rather than on their hips and thighs.Regular exercise has been shown to reduce therisks of diabetes, osteoporosis and heart disease. Italso helps to relieve stress, as do B-complex
vitamins, but sugary foods, strongcoffee and other caffeinated drinkswill make it worse.
Maintaining prostate health,the gland found beneath thebladder, is vital. It can enlargewith age and cause difficultieswhile passing urine. If problemsoccur, visit your GP to rule outprostate cancer, the leadingcause of cancer in men. Mostoften, the excessive growth ofprostate tissue is not harmful, butmay need treatment.
Lycopene, an antioxidantfound mainly in tomatoes, hasbeen shown to reduce the risk ofprostate cancer and protectagainst heart disease andosteoporosis. Try tomato juice,soup, sauces and use tomatopuree in cooking, or add to asandwich mix. The minerals
selenium and zinc, found in brazil nuts, eggs, fish,lean meat, also offer protection. The herb, SawPalmetto, is known to be beneficial, or SabalSerrulata, its homeopathic equivalent. Testicularcancer, the most common cancer affecting youngmen, can be cured easily if picked up early fromself-examination.
As this is Valentine’s month, find time to shareany concerns you have with family or friends.Check out the Men’s Health Forum website whichis calling for action to tackle men’s mental healthproblems, get more men physically active,address high cancer rates, improve the use ofhealth services and involve more workplaces in their health and wellbeing. Sue Blain
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Tip: For a fuller flavour, allow the porkto marinate overnight in the refrigerator.
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The Horsham District Council Health Walksscheme has been “running” for over tenyears. Three grades of walk are available
from one mile, flat, easy walking, particularlysuitable for the elderly, beginners and peoplewith limited fitness, to seven miles or more at afaster pace, for the more experienced walker,which can include hills and stiles. About 70 walksare held every month throughout the year.
All walks are led by trained volunteers and arecompletely free of charge; just turn-up at thestarting point. HDC walks provide views of thelocal towns, villages and countryside not normallyseen from the roads. New walkers are alwaysassured of a warm and friendly welcome. Manywalks start and finish at a pub, with parking by
kind permission of the landlord, giving a furtheropportunity of socialising and making newfriends.
The many health benefits of regular walkinginclude helping to prevent heart disease,lowering blood pressure, reducing weight,increasing bone strength and stamina, improvingenergy levels and relieving stress anddepression. The first step towards being moreactive is the most important one.
Please see the What’s On section for furtherdetails, contacts and walks due to take placeduring February within the Billingshurst andBarns Green areas.
So put on your oldest, comfiest, muddiestshoes and come out walking. Bill Gander
Walk, talk (and laugh) your way to health!
Photo: Grahame Pearson
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Village lifeEditorial and advertising enquiries:07762 767084, [email protected]
Find us opposite the Library in BillingshurstOpen 7 days a week Mon-Sat 9am-5pm and Sun 10am-4pm
Our FarmShop sells
wholefoods,herbs & spices,seasonal fresh
fruit and vegetables,
biscuits, cakes, jams,
chutneys andother
ingredients.
Local beersand other
interesting giftsare available inthe Tea Room/
Restaurantwhere you can
enjoy a breakfast,morning
coffee, lunch orafternoon tea.
Citrus fruit is almost at an end this month,so, if you haven’t had the time to makemarmalade, put the fruit into polythene
bags and freeze it until you’re ready. We shouldstill be able to get our lovely organic Sevilleoranges. Meanwhile, it is the time for homegrown forced rhubarb.Early rhubarb usuallycomes from Yorkshire,where it is picked bycandlelight to stop thegreening of the stems.It does not have to bepeeled, just washedand chopped. Allow4oz (100g) per personand be careful not toovercook it.
To prepare, cut offleaves and root end,wash, drain and chop before cooking. Rhubarbcan be stewed, steamed, baked or poached, andis especially good in pies, puddings and fools. Itis also very tasty used in a sauce to serve withpork. The young tender stems are best forbottling. The older, more stringy kind is good for
jams and chutneys.Rhubarb originally came from India, China,
Siberia and Mongolia, where it was known for itsmedicinal use as a purgative. It providesvitamins A and C, potassium, other mineral saltsand nutrients, including manganese, together
with some dietaryfibre. Raw, orsimmered in waterwithout sugar,rhubarb contains 6calories per 100g.
Rhubarb leavesare highly poisonousand should NEVERbe eaten. Theycontain oxalic acidwhich can causeirritation to somepeople. Needless to
say, you would have to eat in excess of elevenpounds of rhubarb at one sitting for it to be alethal toxic dose.
There are plenty of recipes for rhubarb dishesin the cookery books available for reference inour tea room. Anita Burdfield
Burdfields in February
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Billingshurst has had an online community forum for a number of years. It was recently
up free of charge, and join in. Find out what’s going on, ask questions or just get things off your chest (nicely of course!). It is hoped that the forum will be more popular and
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RomanceEditorial and advertising enquiries:07762 767084, [email protected]
It may not seem like it at thetime, but dating is definitelyeasier when you’re young.
Hanging out in college coffeebars, nightclubs or the localroller rink, means lots of timeto chat with members of theopposite sex and size upwhich one you fancy, whilediscussing his or her meritswith your mates.
Fast forward a few yearsand it all becomes a bit of aminefield. You can hang out bythe water cooler at work ofcourse, but it isn’t half as muchfun as the roller rink and, let’sbe honest, tends to attract thesad, the mad and those lookingfor an extra-marital liaison.
So what is a guy or gal to do?How do you find a specialsomeone when you’re in your thirties, orforties...or beyond?
Well there’s internet dating of course, but thiscan be a bit of a minefield...a female friend ofmine commented that it’s a bit like buying yourgroceries online, in that there’s always a chanceyou might not get exactly what’s advertised and‘There’s nothing like actually being able tosqueeze the fruit yourself!’
She’d recently been speed dating and reallyenjoyed it. ‘It was actually good fun,’ she insisted,when she saw doubt written large on my face,‘Everyone knew why we were there. We were allsingle; between 28 and 45 and looking for a bit ofromance with someone compatible.’ Did she findanyone? ‘Well I’ve been on a couple of dates withguys I met there. It’s early days, but one of themis really nice and we’re going out again verysoon.’
All very promising then, but what if you can’tface the prospect of a full on, no-frills meet-a-thon.Are there any other ways you might meet Mr orMrs Right?
There are lots of singles clubs around. I’dalways thought singles clubs were for sad, lonelysouls, but not a bit of it. There are many clubsnow dedicated to providing an interesting sociallife for those without partners. They often organisetrips, talks and events for members who may or
may not be looking for love, sothey are great places to find newfriends of both sexes andincrease your confidence in aless pressured environmentthan a speed dating venue.
Confidence is a key issuewhen looking to meet that idealsomeone. No-one is attractedto someone needy. Foreignlanguage classes are a greatway to learn a new confidence-boosting skill, meet newpeople and you’re guaranteedto have something to talkabout.
If you feel as though yourimage could do with a boost,book a make-over at a localhair and beauty salon.Personal shoppers are not as
expensive as you might think andcan help give a fresh perspective on your style.
Just remember, that whether you’re young ornot quite so young, dating should be about having fun. Now go get ‘em tiger.
Dating GamesNo-one to be your Valentine? Follow our tips
and next year you’ll be the one who’s all loved up!
A single flow'r he sent me, since we met,All tenderly his messenger he chose;Deep-hearted pure, with scented dew still wet –One perfect rose.
I know the language of the floweret.“My fragile leaves,” it said, “his heart enclose.”Love long has taken for his amuletOne perfect rose.
Why is it no one ever sent yet One perfect limousine, do you suppose?Ah no, it's always just my luck to getOne perfect rose.
Dorothy Parker
One Perfect Rose
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Cost to be included in this section is just £20 (£10 if you have an ad elsewhere in the magazine).
Furthermore, your details will also be included on the forthcomingEmergency Help section of our website at no extra cost.
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SOLUTION TO VILLAGE TWEET QUICK CROSSWORD (Page 7)Across: 7, TRIAL AND ERROR. 8, SPORADIC. 9, PATE. 10, NEWTOWN. 12, CLIFF. 14, UBOAT. 16, CIVILLY. 19, BLUR. 20, OVERCOME. 22, ESTABLISHMENT.Down: 1, TRAP. 2, CARROT. 3, LAYDOWN. 4, EDUCE. 5, PROPEL. 6, YOUTHFUL. 11, EMBOLISM. 13, DIVERSE. 15, ABROAD. 17, INCOME. 18, JOLLY. 21, MINX.
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Independent Travel Agent Special ists iin IIndividual HHolidaysLaura House, Jengers Mead, Billingshurst 01403 786720 [email protected]
Allow your senses to be engulfed in an array ofsounds, smells, tastes and visions when visitingIndia. I have been fortunate enough to have spent
six months in this magical country exploring the diverselandscapes from north to south, west to east embracingthe culture, religions, history and cuisines all brought tolife by the eclectic people and vibrant colours. Whichevercorner visited, lasting impressions are guaranteed to bemade. The Taj Mahal in Agra with its beautifully carvedmarble columns, changing colour from dawn to dusk,casts a mesmerising spell over this symbol of love and isprobably the most visited attraction in India.
For second time visitors I would whole heartedlyrecommend making the journey to visit the Golden Templein Amritsar, a living monument and most holy place onearth for the Sikh religion. Visiting in the early hourspresents a picture of flame lit golden domes amongst asea of hundreds of Sikhs all in bright coloured turbansqueuing to touch the enormous holy book whentransported from overnight storage to the centre of thegolden clad temple in preparation for the daily chanting. Atruly meaningful and memorable ritual is difficult to match.
Varanasi, a Hindu pilgrimage for thousands of yearsattracts large gatherings of followers making significantofferings to the many Hindu gods surrounding theGanges, the holiest river in India, during nightlyceremonies; another experience not easily forgotten.
India’s nature offers amongst plenty from the snowcapped Himalayan peaks in the north to the peacefulgreen backwaters of the south in Kerala; Jungles and
parks where the infamous tiger might be spotted in itsnatural environment and sun drenched coasts anddeserted islands. The hospitality is effortless with adelightful array of accommodation choices from MaharajahPalaces to Homestays, a unique experience of embracingfamily life and allowing time to be but a distant memory.
Trust me when I say, home cooked Indian cuisine is afeast of many delicately spiced dishes and, althoughvaries from region to region, guarantees to orchestrateand tantalise your taste buds. A highlight of indulgenceand pure pleasure. A short note like this one cannot dojustice to the immense experiences India has to offer:Train rides reviving colonial times; Festivals such as thecamel fair in Pushkar or the Diwali festival of lights bringlife and colour; Chaotic traffic (this is an understatement)to contrast with charismatic architectural treasures;Working hill tea plantations with their heritage homes inDarjeeling; Beautiful forts and palaces in the pink city ofJaipur and the blue city of Jodpur are to name but a few.
The India experience is extremely overwhelming andtravelling there with an open mind will only enhance andallow you to embrace the magical impressions this vastcountry will leave you with. You will feel you have entereda different but enthralling world. Anita Kuypers
Anita Kuypers founded Across the Globe,Independent Travel Agency in Billingshurst afteryears of travelling the world. She puts her passionand expertise to full use in creating unique, tailoreditineraries to suit individual holiday wishes.
Travel notes from Across the Globe: India
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Do you have a greenhouse? February is theperfect time to think about installing one soyou can get a jump on the growing season.
The ability to shut the door on nasty weathermakes pootling about and checking how thingsare coming on a much more pleasant experience.If your greenhouse has a power point you can have heat and light at your fingertips too,allowing you moretime to potter.
Don’t think it hasto be huge andunsightly. Thereare so many stylesavailable now, fromthe traditionalcedar-framedvariety to prettybijou Victorianconstructions. Youcould even go a bitsci-fi with ageodesic dome!
As well asproviding theperfectenvironment tostart off earlyseedlings, agreenhouse meansyou can extendyour growingseason for fruit andvegetables. Don’tlimit yourself totomatoes. If youchoose yourvarieties carefullyyou can trystrawberries,peppers,aubergines,peaches, nectarines and grapes.
Choosing the right site is important. Make surethat the ground is level. Your greenhouse shouldreceive the maximum amount of winter sunlightavailable. Be sure to consider any shadows castby existing buildings and trees, including thosetrees which are not fully grown yet. The mostimportant time for sun to reach a greenhouse isduring the spring and autumn when the sun is lowin the sky.
Greenhouses are all about temperature.Obviously they are a place of warmth, but theyshouldn’t be too warm. It’s easy to cook yourplants even in a British summer. Place athermometer in the shade near the middle of yourgreenhouse and monitor the temperature atdifferent times during sunny and cloudy weather.Most plants thrive best around 15-21°C. If the
temperatureregularly reaches26°C or higher,you will need toventilate.
The simplest andcheapest way toventilate is to openthe door and roofvents in themorning and closethem in theevening, butventilation systemscan be fitted whichare automaticallytriggered as thetemperature rises.
Greenhouses dorequire somemaintenance. If youalready own one,then February is agood time to give ita clean. Disinfectthe entiregreenhouse with abrush and amixture of dilutedbleach, keeping itaway from theplants. Open upany vents to let thefumes out. Scrub
down all the walls and floor, then rinse with clean water.
Throughout the growing season spray the wallsand corners with a hose set on the jet nozzle. This helps keep spider mites and whiteflies to a minimum.
A greenhouse can be a wonderful addition to a garden. Well designed, well stocked and well arranged it can be a thing of beauty too.
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The Adventures of Lily the LambOnce upon a time on a small farm near Billingshurst …
There lived Lily the Lincoln lamb. Lily loved lying down in the paddock listening
to her grandmother Stroppy Moppy telling stories. Moppy had been quite famous at one time. She had gone to shows and other places with Mr T the goat and had all sorts of people admiring her. And with good reason too, she was a very big ewe with long wool, which Sally sheared every year for people to knit warm jumpers. Everyone said how much Lily looked like her grandmother and Lily was very proud of that.
One day they were chewing their cud and Moppy was telling about the fun they’d had at the Worthing show when all of a sudden she stopped. One minute she was saying something with a twinkle in her eye, the next she was all alert, ears pricked and her nostrils
‘What’s the matter Nan?’, Lily cried. Moppy said nothing for two or three minutes. She was still alert. She moved her head from side to side looking carefully around. Then she sank back with a sigh.
‘It’s okay, Lily’, she said, ‘at least I think so. I thought I smelt a fox’.
‘What’s a fox?’ asked Lily, ‘I’ve never heard of that before. Is it something to eat?’
Moppy laughed. ‘No, silly lamb’, she said, ‘A fox is one of our enemies. They catch and eat lambs which are not wary. They look a bit like Sally’s big dog, but they are reddish instead. At this time of the year the mothers, which are called vixens, have babies. They are very hungry and have to teach their babies how to hunt. They have a very special smell. If you see or smell one, run over here and let me or one of your aunties know.
Lily thought hard about foxes but after thinking for a while she went off to chat to Ebony about something altogether different. They slowly ambled around the
the fence. The fence was covered in blackberries. What they also did not notice was the sharp pairs of eyes peering at them from under some bushes on the other side of the fence.
Those eyes belonged to a vixen and her two little
right behind the two unwary lambs. ‘What’s that funny smell?’ asked Ebony suddenly.
‘What smell?’, replied Lily, looking about. What she saw behind her made her gasp. She turned around quickly but got herself tangled in some blackberries and couldn’t get free. ‘Run, Ebony!’ she said. ‘Run to my Nan. Get help!’ Ebony swung around and ran, Lily baaed in terror.
The foxes got closer and closer. The vixen licked her lips and said, ‘We’ll have lamb chops tonight kids!’
But then the fox stopped in her tracks. Her cubs stopped too. They were stunned by what they saw. A huge woolly sheep was stomping up to them; it got quite close and then stamped with its front foot. It was Stroppy Moppy.
‘Oh Nan!’, cried Lily. ‘Help’! Moppy paid no attention to Lily. She focused on the vixen and the cubs. Soon she was surrounded by a crowd of very angry ewes. They all stared at the foxes. Moppy stamped her foot again and moved a little closer. She stamped
tail and ran as fast as they could toward the bushes. The vixen pushed the last cub through just as Moppy reached the fence line. The foxes did not wait, they quickly ran away from the paddock to see if they could
‘Oh Nan,’ sobbed Lily, ‘I was so scared.’ Moppy turned to Lily and helped her free herself from the blackberries. ‘Never mind, love,’ she said. ‘You’re safe now. By the way that was very sensible to send Ebony for help. Well done’.
Although she was still shaken by her adventure, Lily swelled with pride. Her Nan had praised her for her quick thinking. Dora her mum came up to her and rubbed noses with her. ‘Well done Lily,’ she murmured, ‘you acted just like your Nan would have. You were very brave. You really are like her. Both inside as well as outside’. Yvonne Fleeceto be continued …
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Billingshurst Dramatic Society celebrates its70th birthday this year, quite anachievement for any Society! During those
years we have produced a numberof outstanding plays, musicals andpantomimes:- Stepping Out, Alfie,Guys and Dolls, Sweeney Todd, TheCrucible, Murder in the Cathedral,Run for your Wife, Noises Off andCabaret to name but a few.
We aim to produce two plays ayear – typically February andOctober half-term weeks and rehearsals takeplace in the Women’s Hall, Billingshurst onMonday and Thursday evenings at 8pm. TheWomen’s Hall has been our home from thebeginning and we constantly worked to improveboth the front of house and backstage facilitiesfor the benefit of everyone. Last year weachieved our long-awaited ambition of a built-inlighting and sound suite of which we areimmensely proud. It is so good that ouraudiences barely notice it but it makes a hugedifference to us!
We have over 60 Patrons who regularly attendour productions (many of whom have done so for
a great many years). In appreciation of theircontinued patronage we put on a party in May ofevery year where they enjoy a sumptuous meal
followed by a variety show. It is alwaysa sell-out, much enjoyed by all.
Our membership is made up of awide variety of people of all ages,backgrounds and experience. It doesn’tmatter how much or little time they haveto spare, there are opportunities forpeople to get involved in some shape orform, whether it is acting, backstage
duties, set construction, publicity, front of houseor administration – all contributions are equallyvaluable. People who give up their time are justlyrewarded by friendship and fun!
If you think you’d like to be a member, contactour Secretary, Lucy Cooper, on (01403) 784684,and we’ll make sure you’re welcomed at our nextevent. Watch out for our February production(see What’s On in this issue). Stop Press: We’replanning to put on Hot Mikado in October –singers, dancers and actors needed!
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How wonderful the snow and very coldtemperatures have gone at last. Though forthe land the very hard frosts act as a
cleansing for the soil, and as the frost thaws outof the ground it pulls up nutrients and acts as “thepoor man’s fertilizer” ready for the cominggrowing season.
Now we have rain and are able to get on withthe jobs of hedging, either trimming or plantingnew, also ditch clearing, repairing fences and allthose other jobs that have had to wait due to theweather, even though they would normally have
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We also need to check our supply of bottlesand substitute milk – of course we hope we willnot have bottle fed lambs but sometimes naturehas other ideas.
Well I must get on with these jobs in case wehave a late cold snap – not unknown inEngland – but we are on the downhill run tospring. “Hurrah!” Jane
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To use the Minibus you must be a member of the Association.
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Schedule of proposed trips for February 2011
Tuesday 1st Chichester 10.00am Thursday 3rd Horsham & Sainsbury’s 9.00am
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Tuesday 8th Mystery Tour & Pub Lunch 11.00am Thursday 10th Horsham & Sainsbury’s 9.00am
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The New Year has come and gone and we are left to grapple with all the increased costs
of living as well as the prospect of some more snow and cold weather. Let us hope that
we shall see some brightness in the weather by the end of the month and perhaps a
chance to see some of the lovely spring flowers. When the bluebells are in the woods, we will try to arrange a trip to see them and perhaps a tea afterwards. This is a season
for looking forward to the better weather and the longer days. Dare we ask how you
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Please do not forget the Minibus Coffee Morning on March 19th at the Village Hall.
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John Nash is a retired, well sort of retired, fruitfarm manager in Kirdford who enjoys scriblingabout life on the farm from the now to days gone by.
Some may say that today is a slightly dampday. I would not.
Today is a blasted wet day … today is aday of H2O in more than adequate quantities …today is when dryness is long forgotten and is, Ifirmly believe, a bad hair day!
It started with just the slightest of drizzle fallingon my upturned face as the first light wasallowing me to see where my wellie was while Iendeavoured to stand on one foot and insert theother into the mud clad depths.
I have found that as I get older the ability toemulate the skills of a stork have diminished withthe years until at the present moment I can justhold the pose for the merest fraction of a secondbefore gravity and the faulty gyroscope that sitsbehind my eardrum, guide my upper partstowards the awaiting ground.
I’m sure that without the able assistance ofdoor-sills and walls I would suffer far morebruising than I do.
After the customary two or three attempts, myby then wet sock found its way down and I gentlyraised the other leg in the vainest hope of a quickinsertion. It was never to be and that one wasduly placed on the wet step where the sole of thesock could absorb a couple of buckets of waterbefore it too found its target.
The squelch across to the yard would havebeen enjoyable to any masochist … but I failed tosee the funny side of it and arrived at the shedswith only the slightest glimmer of season’s festivespirit remaining in my being.
Of course … Sod’s Law states that the tractorwill not start … and Sod’s Law never fails.
Blocked fuel filter.Half an hour later and with the skin of a couple
of knuckles left on the side of the engine blockthe beast was ready to bleed.
By that I mean the diesel line was ready tohave the air expelled so the engine would fire up.
A spanner was applied to the little bleedscrews that adorn the fuel pump. the engine wasturned over and … Yee Gods … a facefull ofspray was applied to my handsome features.
I think at this point I should point out the lovingand very tactile features that goes to make up thecharacter of diesel.
It has an affinity to engulf you … to caress you… and, given half a chance, will be very happy toperfume your skin and all its coverings forperpetuity.
Thank the Lord the yard’s tap was free fromice and I could apply yet more moisture to myselfin the vain attempt to remove the retched stufffrom my person.
Some hopes.My face glowed … my clothes stank and still
the blasted tractor refused to start.I gave up.I returned home.I was not allowed to enter.Removal of outer garment in the by now
steady rain was enforced torture by Her Indoorsand my clobber was left to fester in thegreenhouse were it probably will sterilise thewhole place of any bugs that are still living.
A bath and scrub down was then demandedand the thrusting of bath cleaner into my handssuggested that I would have something further todo before I returned to the kitchen.
Even now it’s still piddling down.Life’s one long round of enjoyment …
ain’t it? John Nash
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What’s On – February and beyond…3rd Feb HDC Health Walk. Billingshurst. Meet in Library car park, 1½ miles,
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7th Feb The King’s Speech. Macmillan Film Nights. Pulborough Village Centre. 7.30pm. Tickets£5.50 from Four Seasons, Pulborough or on the door. Jenny (01403) 782105 or Pam(01403) 784427.
10th Feb HDC Health Walk. Billingshurst. Meet at Sports Pavilion car park, 4 to 6 miles, some slopes and stiles, may be muddy, free just turn-up at 10am. No dogs.Sue (01403) 255710.
10th Feb HDC Health Walk. Billingshurst. Details as 3rd Feb.11th Feb The King’s Speech. Macmillan Film Nights. Billingshurst Village Hall. 7.30pm. Tickets
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12th Feb An Evening with Mervyn Stutter. (Actor/comedian/scriptwriter/founder member of The Flying Pickets.) Stories, songs, jokes, etc. Bar with real ale and wine. Billingshurst Village Hall. 8pm. Tickets £8.50 (concessions £7.50) from HallReception or (01403) 787690 or email: [email protected]
17 Feb HDC Health Walk. Billingshurst. As for 3rd Feb plus optional 1 mile extension. Jean (01403) 786201.
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Royal British Legion, Billingshurst branch. 7.30 for 8pm. Supper £3 per head, bookedin advance. John Jones (01403) 783392. All welcome – bring a friend.
22nd May Come Fly With Us! Tandem Skydive, Headcorn Aerodrome. Held by The DameVera Lynn Trust for children with Cerebral Palsy at Five Oaks. Must sign up by 26thMarch. Rosie Wyer (01403) 780444.
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